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Heat Advisory in Effect Until 9 p.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service advises avoiding the heat and humidity if you can.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that will last until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Heat indexes are expected to soar into the high 90s and 100s, so do what you can to beat the heat.
The Department of Environmental Conservation advises that residents avoid strenuous activity, and those without air conditioning visit their local cooling center for a respite from the heat.
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Here are some local cooling centers that you can head to:
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Dorchester Senior Center
1419 Dorchester Road, 718-941-6700
Senior Citizens League of Flatbush Senior Center
550 Ocean Pkwy, 718-438-7771
Cortelyou Library
1305 Cortelyou Road, 718-693-7763
Flatbush Library
22 Linden Blvd, 718-856-0813
Kensington Library
410 Ditmas Ave, 718-435-9431
Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and that the cooling center is open.
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